Surgery

Pennsylvania

Austin Major Group
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Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for locum coverage in the Cardiac ICU. This high-priority role supports day and night shifts with a patient census of 6 10 in the CTICU. You will co-manage post-op cardiac surgery patients and provide critical care coverage overnight.

Requirements

  • License: Active Pennsylvania license
  • Certifications: ACLS, DEA
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years (within last 3 years) in inpatient or critical care; 3+ preferred
  • Procedures: Must perform central lines, radial arterial lines, airway management, and be proficient in ultrasound
  • Education:
    • NP: Graduate of accredited CRNP program (ACNP, ACNPC-AG, or AGACNP certified)
    • PA: Graduate of an accredited PA program

Responsibilities:

  • Rounding on Cardiac ICU patients
  • Admissions and consults to cardiac surgery service
  • Critical care management including:
    • Ventilator management
    • IABP/ECMO
    • Vasoactive medications
    • Management of arrhythmias and bleeding disorders
  • Participate in clinical presentations and continuous quality improvement
  • Collaborate with cardiac surgeons and multidisciplinary team

Additional Info

  • EMR: Epic
  • Privileges: Full privileges (allow 60 days for credentialing)
  • Call: No outpatient call; night shift is in-house only
  • Procedures Seen: CABG, AVR, MVR, ECMO, ascending aorta repair
  • Support: Full range of specialists on-site
  • Patient Population: 100% adult

To Apply:
For immediate consideration, submit your updated CV.

Date Posted: 09 May 2025
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